Juventus offer £19m for Liverpool striker Firmino

Reports are growing that Roberto Firmino will leave Liverpool this summer, with Juventus offering €22.6m for the striker (circa £19m).

The Corriere dello Sport suggests the Bianconeri are diving in for the Brazilian, who can cover a few different roles.

Juve are looking for a striker who could play with Dusan Vlahovic, but also as his replacement in certain matches.

Alvaro Morata remains the first choice, but Firmino is quickly emerging as a real contender for the spot in Turin.

His contract with Liverpool only runs to June 2023 and his playing time will be limited following the arrival of Darwin Nunez at Anfield this summer.

Firmino turns 31 in October and last season contributed 11 goals with five assists in 35 competitive appearances for the Reds.

The Corriere dello Sport also suggests that Firmino is aware of the negotiations and in favour of a move to Juventus so he can prepare for the 2022 World Cup with Brazil.

He’d be working with several other new signings at Juve, including Angel Di Maria, Paul Pogba and Gleison Bremer.